Every name is a blessing
upon this list of mine
somewhere our paths have crossed
in another place and time
Perhaps it was years ago
or only yesterday
but every person on my list
has changed my life someway
A simple hug or conversation
a friendly smile or meal
a spoken prayer to God above
has helped me grow and heal
Perhaps God went through you
and wove his magic twine
in some small or kindly deed
to touch this heart of mine
You wished the gray clouds away
and prayed for sunshine instead
I raised my eyes to heaven
and found a rainbow instead
Worldly things that trouble me
just seems to disappear
knowing you are always there
across the miles or near
You restore my faith, love and hope
a bond that will never cease
so many wonderful family and friends
brings to me an inner peace
Each day my list continues to grow
and each name I hold so dear
each one has brought Christmas joy
everyday of the year
This Christmas card I give to you
is more than just a wish
it's a "Thank You" to God above
for putting you on my list
Susie Swanson, 2011
Merry Christmas To All and May God Bless.
A beautiful verse, Susie, filled with peace and gratitude. Wishing you peace, too, this holiday season ...
ReplyDeleteThanks, Susie... I appreciate the poem SO much... You are one gifted lady!!!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you ALSO.
Hugs,
Betsy
Ahhh! Susie, you know how to melt hearts. Just beautiful & filled with such love. THANK YOU, sweet friend.
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TTFN ~
Hugs,
Marydon
And we, in turn, thank God for sending you our way! Merry Christmas!!
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ReplyDeleteMay God bless you Susie, and I hope you have a merry Christmas and a wonderful new year to come!
ReplyDeleteHi Susie, what a beautiful poem! I love the line about how a hug or a smile or a friendly meal can help heal. Isn't that so true. Sometimes it is the little things that people do for us that mean the most. There are many times in my life when just knowing that someone cared enough to pray for me made all the difference in the world. You expressed that so wonderfully in your poem! Have a lovely evening! Delisa :)
ReplyDeleteMany blessing Susie! What a sweet Christmas greeting!
ReplyDeleteA most beautiful verse, so sincere in every way.
ReplyDeleteThank you Susie,
Yvonne.
I thank each and everyone of you for your wonderful friendship and love.. Each one has brought sunshine to my life, in so many ways.. Much love to you all and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.. May God Bless Each One..
ReplyDeleteLoved the Christmas poem-and I'm glad I'm on your list : )
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Thank you Tipper, I'm happy to be on your list too..
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful Christmas card poem, Susie! Friends truly make Christmas, and all other days too, very special!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Connie, Merry Christmas and May God Bless ..
ReplyDeleteThis is so nice, Susie! Lovely poem. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas too. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Susie, for your poem and your warm thoughts. Merry Christmas to you and your family, too.
ReplyDeleteHi Susie, I just thought I would pop over and say hello! I hope you are having a nice afternoon. I am having a quiet day, it looks like it is going to start raining soon. All the colder weather and rain has really freshened up the big pond in our front yard. I went out yesterday and was surprised to see dozens of fish. They have really grown big. We lost all our beautiful catfish though when we had the flood last year and the whole ecosystem of the pond was damaged. But now it is looking healthy again. I am also knitting away on another pair of gloves. I am going to embellish them with crocheted snowflakes. I hope they come out the way I am picturing them in my mind. :) I have been thinking a lot about Amber, and we continue to keep her in my prayers. I am so glad she was able to come home, I hope she is continuing to heal and is not in too much discomfort. I wanted to ask you Susie, if Amber has a favorite color that you know of? Have a nice friday afternoon and a wonderful weekend ahead! Delisa :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Delisa, I'm glad you are getting rain also..Alot of the south is still in a drought.Hate to hear about you losing the catfish..I bet those gloves will be beautiful..I left a comment on your post..You take care ..Susie
ReplyDeleteOh Susie,reading this made me and I bet everyone, feel so special.You have a wonderful gift with words, I love this card. Thank you and bless you for your golden heart. Love Crystalxxx
ReplyDeleteThank you Crystal Mary, you all make me feel special and I cherish each of you..
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, Susie! And Merry Christmas to you, too~ I hope you have the best ever!
ReplyDeleteThank you Paula and Merry Christmas to you and your family..
ReplyDeleteSusie, this poem was a lovely tribute to frienship and so very special at this wonderful time of year and also all through the year as friends are so dear. Merry Christmas
ReplyDeleteSusie, Lovely Christmas poem!
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Thank you Beatrice, That is so true and I cherish good friends like you.. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThank you Helena, Christmas Blessings tou too.
Blessings to you Susie this Christmas...and though I have struggled with writer's block or is it writer's time?...thanks for putting me on your list...the best kind of Christmas card is one you don't have to feel obligated to send...and you can just receive it's meaning without guilt obligation or intent...
ReplyDeleteThank you Lorely and Blessings to you.. I have also struggled lately too.. Mine is time... Merry Christmas..
ReplyDeleteSo very nice to have met you through blogging, Susie. God bless you and yours this Christmas and in the new year.
ReplyDeleteSusie,
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you for that incredible poem. I loved it. It made my heart sing. Merry Christmas to you, sweet friend, and I hope your day is filled with MUCH LOVE.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley